This week's roundup of Howard Bashman's How Appealing blog spotlights important appellate litigation topics. Key reports include Arkansas' Supreme Court chief justice addressing authority issues that may prompt litigation, and President Trump's moves to abolish birthright citizenship with guidance from the Supreme Court. Other notable items involve Kim Davis' ongoing legal standoff over same-sex marriage and unexpected testimony from Donna Adelson concerning family dynamics and alleged 'blackmail.' Justice Jackson exhibits her frustrations with the current conservative-leaning Supreme Court in a unique outlet—boxing, while a Georgia family's case regarding a misdirected FBI raid approaches the Supreme Court with potential implications for similar civil rights suits against federal entities.
Arkansas Supreme Court chief justice, amid disputes regarding her authority, hints at upcoming litigation while also expressing hopes to appoint a new Administrative Office of the Courts director.
President Trump, anticipating a Supreme Court alignment, plans to end birthright citizenship, challenging longstanding interpretations of the 14th Amendment.
Kim Davis' attorney expresses readiness for an appeals panel regarding same-sex marriage, emphasizing the ongoing legal battles surrounding this contentious issue.
Donna Adelson's unexpected testimony about purported jailhouse discussions and family 'blackmail' adds a dramatic twist to the unfolding legal narrative.
Justice Jackson vents frustrations with the conservative Supreme Court through boxing, illustrating the emotional toll of her judicial experiences.
An Atlanta family's case, stemming from a mistaken FBI raid, heads to the U.S. Supreme Court, potentially influencing future federal accountability cases.
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